Astrolabe, by `Adbi, Turkish, 1713/14

Inventory Number:

39955

Object Type:

Object

Place Created:

Turkey Asia

Subject Classification(s):

Astrolabes

Accession Number:

1957-84/171A

Brief Description:

Astrolabes made in Turkey are comparatively rare: there are only four in the Museum's collection. This is the older of the pair and reflects the simplicity of design and execution of Turkish astrolabes, particularly when compared with contemporary Persian and Indo-Persian instruments. The rete's distinctive strap-work within the ecliptic along with the simple star pointers and clear calligraphic style are characteristic of astrolabes made in Turkey.

Primary Inscriptions:

رسمه عبدي "Abd designed this". Engraved on the back of the throne. سنه ١١٢٥ "Year 1125". Engraved on the back.

Provenance:

Presented by J. A. Billmeir in 1957. Formerly in possession of Bay Fahri Imrek, Balikesir, Turkey.

Collection Group:

Billmeir Collection

Material(s):

Brass

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